Legendary singer/songwriter Bob Dylan is doing his part to support the next generation, with The Bob Dylan Center and Universal Music Publishing Group teaming up to launch the Bob Dylan Center Songwriter Fellowship.

What is it? The Fellowship, created to mentor and develop aspiring songwriters, will be awarded to two lucky recipients annually. Each Fellowship includes a $40,000 project stipend, opportunities for public engagement and presentations, dedicated time in BDC’s Bob Dylan Archive, roundtrip airfare to Tulsa + accommodations, mentorship from UMPG songwriters/executives and recording time in Tulsa’s historic The Church Studio.

Fellowship recipients will be selected by a panel including French singer-songwriter Juliette Armanet, American singer-songwriter Patty Griffin, American singer-songwriter John Mellencamp, Mexican singer-songwriter Carla Morrison, and American rapper Nas. They will also be reviewed by BDC and UMPG executives.

Applications are now open for the 2024 Fellowship through October 18th and can be submitted here for the bargain price of $5. The inaugural Fellowship will run from May 2024 through April 2025.

What they're saying: "This is an unprecedented opportunity to connect developing talent with the works of one of the greatest songwriters of all time," shared UMPG Chief Operating Officer Marc Cimino. "Beyond access to meaningful mentorship and special resources, the archives at the Bob Dylan Center are indescribable, and I can only imagine how much creative inspiration they will draw. With the support of the fantastic BDC team and panel of world-class artists, we look forward to developing a new group of songwriters in this unique environment."